Animal transporting system

ABSTRACT

An animal transporting system for easily loading, unloading, sorting, separating and transporting animals within an enclosed structure. The inventive device includes a frame attached to a truck, a ramp attached to the frame that is extendable from the frame, a pair of first doors pivotally attached to the frame adjacent the ramp, a pair of second doors pivotally attached to the first doors, a rear door, and a rear ramp structure telescoping rearwardly and downwardly for the loading of animals at ground level.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] I hereby claim benefit under Title 35, United States Code,Section 120 of United States patent application Ser. No. 09/717,727filed Nov. 20, 2000. This application is a continuation-in-part of theSer. No. 09/717,727 application. The Ser. No. 09/717,727 application iscurrently pending. The Ser. No. 09/717,727 application is herebyincorporated by reference into this application.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0002] Not applicable to this application.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] 1. Field of the Invention

[0004] The present invention relates generally to animal transportingdevices and more specifically it relates to an animal transportingsystem for easily loading, unloading, sorting and transporting animalswithin an enclosed structure.

[0005] 2. Description of the Prior Art

[0006] Animal transporting devices have been in use for years.Typically, an animal transporting device is comprised of a ground ordock level trailer that is connected to a vehicle. Conventional animaltrailers have a rear door exposing an interior portion having one ormore gates for creating various sizes of holding pens for the animals.

[0007] The most significant problem with conventional animal trailers isthat they generally require more than one person to load, sort,transport, and unload animals from within. Another problem is that manyground level portable fences are required to load and unload the animalsfrom the trailer. Another problem is that gates to a feed yard pen mustbe opened to allow the trailer to be positioned within the interior ofthe feed yard pen.

[0008] While these devices may be suitable for the particular purpose towhich they address, they are not as suitable for easily loading,unloading, sorting and transporting high stressed, weakened, sick, orrecovering animals within an enclosed structure. Conventional animaltrailers are not efficient to utilize when loading and unloading one ormore animals.

[0009] In these respects, the animal transporting system according tothe present invention substantially departs from the conventionalconcepts and designs of the prior art, and in so doing provides anapparatus primarily developed for the purpose of easily loading,unloading, sorting, and transporting animals within an enclosedstructure.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0010] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the knowntypes of animal trailers now present in the prior art, the presentinvention provides a new animal transporting system construction whereinthe same can be utilized for easily loading, unloading, sorting, andtransporting animals within an enclosed structure with the operatorremoved or on the exterior of said structure.

[0011] The general purpose of the present invention, which will bedescribed subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new animaltransporting system that has many of the advantages of the animaltransporting devices mentioned heretofore and many novel features thatresult in a new animal transporting system which is not anticipated,rendered obvious, suggested, or even implied by any of the prior artanimal transporting devices, either alone or in any combination thereof.

[0012] To attain this, the present invention generally comprises a frameattached to a truck, a horizontal deck attached to the frame that isextendable from the frame, a pair of first doors pivotally attached tothe frame adjacent the horizontal deck, a pair of second doors pivotallyattached to the first doors, and a rear door, and a rear ramp structuretelescoping rearwardly and downwardly for the loading of animals atground level. When the horizontal deck is fully extended, the firstdoors are extended from the frame along side the horizontal deck forretaining animals being loaded and unloaded from the frame. When theramp, which is connected to the horizontal deck, is extended the seconddoors are extended from the first doors retaining animals being loadedor unloaded. The frame is formed for receiving one or more animalswithin having a plurality of partitions and inner doors which retain anddirect animals depending upon whether they are closed or opened. A sidedoor and a rear door are positioned within the frame for allowingloading and unloading animals from heightened areas such as a dock. Witha level lift attachment, animals may be loaded from ground level at sideand rear doors. A catwalk is attached to the upper portion of the framefor allowing an individual to view the interior portion of the frame.

[0013] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more importantfeatures of the invention in order that the detailed description thereofmay be better understood, and in order that the present contribution tothe art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of theinvention that will be described hereinafter and that will form thesubject matter of the claims appended hereto.

[0014] In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of theinvention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is notlimited in its application to the details of construction and to thearrangements of the components set forth in the following description orillustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of otherembodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways.Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminologyemployed herein are for the purpose of the description and should not beregarded as limiting.

[0015] A primary object of the present invention is to provide an animaltransporting system that will overcome the shortcomings of the prior artdevices.

[0016] A second object is to provide an animal transporting system foreasily loading, unloading, sorting, and transporting animals within anenclosed structure.

[0017] A further object is to provide an animal transporting system thatallows for the loading and unloading of animals at ground level into therear door thereof.

[0018] Another object is to provide an animal transporting system thatdoes not require additional portable fences, ramps or chutes to load andunload animals from within the holding structure.

[0019] An additional object is to provide an animal transporting systemthat allows only one individual to load, unload, sort and transportanimals.

[0020] A further object is to provide an animal transporting system thatencourages free and natural movement of animals thereby requiring nooutside stimulation such as electrical shockers.

[0021] Another object is to provide an animal transporting system thatallows an individual to safely load, sort, separate, and unload animals.

[0022] A further object is to provide an animal transporting system thatdoes not require an individual to enter the interior with the animals.

[0023] A further object is to provide an animal transporting system thatsimple in construction thereby creating a strong and durable structure.

[0024] A further object is to provide an animal transporting system thatcan be utilized to load and unload animals within feed yard pens withoutrequiring a gate to be opened.

[0025] A further object is to provide an animal transporting system thatallows sick animals to be transported thereby reducing stress to theanimal.

[0026] A further object is to provide an animal transporting system thatreduces labor costs.

[0027] A further object is to provide an animal transporting system thatcan be utilized within feed yards, zoos and various other locations.

[0028] A further object is to provide an animal transporting system thatwill sort, deliver and return animals from hospital pens within afeedlot to their home pens.

[0029] A further object is to provide a low-stress, calm, humane way totransport sick and weakened animals with minimal interaction betweenanimals and people.

[0030] A further object is to provide an animal transporting system thatallows animals to be loaded and unloaded over gates, fences, feed bunksand various other structures.

[0031] A further object is to provide an animal transporting system thatcan load or unload animals at a dock.

[0032] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will becomeobvious to the reader and it is intended that these objects andadvantages are within the scope of the present invention.

[0033] To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, thisinvention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanyingdrawings, attention being called to the fact, however, that the drawingsare illustrative only, and that changes may be made in the specificconstruction illustrated and described within the scope of the appendedclaims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] Various other objects, features and attendant advantages of thepresent invention will become fully appreciated as the same becomesbetter understood when considered in conjunction with the accompanyingdrawings, in which like reference characters designate the same orsimilar parts throughout the several views, and wherein:

[0035]FIG. 1 is a rear upper perspective view of the present invention.

[0036]FIG. 2 is a front upper perspective view of the present invention.

[0037]FIG. 3 is a top view of the present invention with the gatesclosed within.

[0038]FIG. 4 is a top view of the present invention with the gatesopened within.

[0039]FIG. 5 is a left side view of the present invention.

[0040]FIG. 6 is a rear view of the present invention.

[0041]FIG. 7 is a rear view of the present invention with the firstportion of the ramp extended.

[0042]FIG. 8 is a rear view of the present invention with the second andthird portion being pivoted outwardly with respect to the first portion.

[0043]FIG. 9 is a rear view of the present invention with the second andthird portion being pivoted outwardly with respect to the first portionin a substantially horizontal position.

[0044]FIG. 10 is a rear view of the present invention with the rampfully extended.

[0045]FIG. 11 is a left side view of the present invention with the rampfully extended.

[0046]FIG. 12 is a top view of the present invention with the firstdoors and the second doors being pivoted inwardly.

[0047]FIG. 13 is a top view with the first doors and the second doorsextended orthogonally from the frame.

[0048]FIG. 14 is a rear view with the first doors fully extended and thesecond doors in a retracted position.

[0049]FIG. 15 is a rear view of the present invention showing the seconddoors being extended with respect to the first doors.

[0050]FIG. 16 is a rear view of the present invention showing the seconddoors being extended with respect to the first doors.

[0051]FIG. 17 is a rear view of the present invention showing the seconddoors fully extended along side the ramp.

[0052]FIG. 18 is a left side view of the present invention showing theramp, the first doors and the second doors fully extended.

[0053]FIG. 19 is a top view of the control unit.

[0054]FIG. 20 is a left rear upper perspective view of an alternativeembodiment illustrating a rear ramp structure fully extended for loadinganimals from ground level.

[0055]FIG. 21 is a left rear upper perspective view of an alternativeembodiment illustrating a rear ramp structure partially folded.

[0056]FIG. 22 is a left rear upper perspective view of an alternativeembodiment illustrating a rear ramp structure completed folded andpositioned within a storage position with respect to the frame.

[0057]FIG. 23 is a right rear upper perspective view of an alternativeembodiment illustrating a rear ramp structure partially folded.

[0058]FIG. 24 is a right rear upper perspective view of an alternativeembodiment illustrating a rear ramp structure completed folded andpositioned within a storage position with respect to the frame.

[0059]FIG. 25 is a side cutaway view of the alternative embodimentillustrating the rear ramp structure fully extended for loading animalsfrom ground level.

[0060]FIG. 26 is a side cutaway view of the alternative embodimentillustrating the rear ramp partially folded within the rear frame of therear ramp structure.

[0061]FIG. 27 is a side cutaway view of the alternative embodimentillustrating the rear ramp completely folded within the rear frame ofthe rear ramp structure.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0062] Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similarreference characters denote similar elements throughout the severalviews, FIGS. 1 through 19 illustrate an animal transporting system 10,which comprises a frame 20 attached to a truck 12, a ramp 30 attached tothe frame 20 that is extendable from the frame 20, a pair of first doors70 pivotally attached to the frame 20 adjacent the ramp 30, a pair ofsecond doors 72 pivotally attached to the first doors 70, and a reardoor 50, and a rear ramp structure telescoping rearwardly and downwardlyfor the loading of animals at ground level. When the ramp 30 is fullyextended, the first doors 70, the deck 32, and the second doors 72 areextended from the frame 20 along side the ramp 30 for retaining animalsbeing loaded and unloaded from the frame 20. The frame 20 is formed forreceiving one or more animals within having a plurality of partitions 62and inner doors 60. A side door 40 and a rear door 50 are positionedwithin the frame 20 for allowing loading and unloading animals fromheightened areas such as a dock. A catwalk 26 attached to the upperportion of the frame 20 for allowing an individual to view the interiorportion of the frame 20.

[0063] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 of the drawings, a truck 12 or similarvehicle is provided to support the frame 20. The truck 12 may includevarious structures and designs as can be appreciated. The purpose of thetruck 12 is to provide a self-powered device for transporting theanimals contained within the structure of the frame 20. Furtherdiscussion of the truck 12 will not be pursued because the variations tothe truck 12 are deemed readily apparent to one skilled in the art.

[0064] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 of the drawings, a frame 20 is providedthat is attached to a rear portion of the truck 12. The frame 20 isself-enclosed for retaining one or more animals within. The frame 20includes a plurality of walls that may be ventilated for the animalswithin. The frame 20 may be comprised of any shape, size and structurecapable of receiving and storing one or more animals as can beappreciated.

[0065] As shown in FIG. 2 of the drawings, at least one side door 40 ispositioned within the frame 20 for allowing the entry and exiting ofanimals from a heightened area such as a dock. The side door 40 may beopened and closed by a third cylinder 42 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 ofthe drawings. The third cylinder 42 is preferably comprised of ahydraulic cylinder, however various types of actuator devices may beutilized to manipulate the side door 40.

[0066] As shown in FIG. 1 of the drawings, at least one rear door 50 ispositioned within the frame 20 for allowing the entry and exiting ofanimals from a heightened area such as a dock. The rear door 50 may beopened and closed by fourth cylinder 52 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 of thedrawings. As with the third cylinder 42, the fourth cylinder 52 ispreferably comprised of a hydraulic cylinder, however various types ofactuator devices may be utilized to manipulate the side door 40.

[0067] As further shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 of the drawings, a plurality ofinner partitions 62 are positioned within the frame 20 for creatingseparate holding pens for the animals. In addition, a plurality of innerdoors 60 are positioned within the interior portion of the frame 20 forallowing guiding, grouping, positioning, and separating of the animalswithin. The inner doors 60 are preferably manipulated by actuatordevices such as hydraulic cylinders or the like. Various configurationsmay be utilized to construct the holding pens within the frame 20 of theanimal transporting system 10 as can be appreciated by one skilled inthe art. The inner doors 60 and the inner partitions 62 are arranged sothat animals positioned within will stay separated and guided to thedesired location.

[0068] As further shown in FIGS. 1 through 4 of the drawings, a catwalk26 is preferably positioned upon the upper portion of the frame 20 toallow an individual to view the interior contents of the frame 20. Afront platform 24 is also preferably attached to the side of the frame20 as shown in FIGS. 2 through 4 of the drawings. A ladder 22 isattached to the side of the frame 20 adjacent the front platform 24 forallowing access to the front platform 24 and the catwalk 26 for anindividual.

[0069] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 5 through 10 of the drawings, a ramp 30is slidably positioned within an opening within the frame 20 preferablyopposite of the side door 40. The ramp 30 is comprised of a firstportion 32, a second portion 34 and a third portion 36 interconnected toone another. A support member 38 extends upwardly from the first portion32 of the ramp 30 for providing support to the doors 70.

[0070] As shown in FIGS. 8 through 10 of the drawings, the first portion32 of the ramp 30 is slidably positioned within the frame 20. The firstportion 32 represents a horizontal deck when extended from the frame 20as best shown in FIG. 10 of the drawings. The first portion 32 isslidably supported within the frame 20 by a slide rail system or similarstructure commonly utilized. An actuator device such as a hydrauliccylinder extends and retracts the first portion 32 of the ramp 30 withrespect to the frame 20 as shown in FIG. 7 of the drawings.

[0071] As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 of the drawings, a second portion 34 ofthe ramp 30 is pivotally attached to the distal portion of the firstportion 32 of the ramp 30. The second portion 34 is capable of beingpivoted downwardly with respect to the first portion 32 and a groundsurface as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 of the drawings. One or more firstcylinders 37 are mechanically attached between the first portion 32 andthe second portion 34 for manipulating the second portion 34 withrespect to the first portion 32 of the ramp 30 as shown in FIGS. 7through 10 of the drawings.

[0072] As further shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 of the drawings, the thirdportion 36 of the ramp 30 is slidably positioned within the secondportion 34. As best shown in FIG. 10 of the drawings, the second portion34 is extendable from the second portion 34 of the ramp 30 to engage aground surface for loading and unloading animals into the animaltransporting system 10. A compression spring 80 is preferably attachedbetween the inner end of the third portion 36 and the distal end of thesecond portion 34 for assisting in extending the third portion 36 fromwithin the second portion 34 when the second portion 34 is pivotedoutwardly from the first cylinders 37.

[0073] As shown in FIGS. 11 through 13 of the drawings, a pair of firstdoors 70 are pivotally attached to the frame 20 about the opening thatreceives the ramp 30. The first doors 70 have a horizontal plane ofmovement having a closed state adjacent the side walls of the frame 20and an open state on opposing sides of the ramp 30. A pair of secondcylinders 74 are connected between the frame 20 and the first doors 70for pivoting the first doors 70 with respect to the frame 20 as bestshown in FIGS. 12 and 13 of the drawings. The second cylinders 74 may becomprised of any well-known actuator device.

[0074] As best shown in FIGS. 15 through 17 of the drawings, a pair ofsecond doors 72 are pivotally attached to the first doors 70. A pair ofengaging rails 76 are attached to the outer portions of the second doors72 that receive guide pins 35 attached to the distal portions of thesecond portion 34 of the ramp 30. A pair of slots 78 within the engagingrails 76 allow the guide pins 35 from the second portion 34 to extendinto and out from the engaging rails 76 as shown in FIG. 11 of thedrawings.

[0075] As shown in FIG. 19 of the drawings, at least one central controlunit 90 is utilized to control the actuators and/or cylinders utilizedupon the animal transporting system 10. The control unit 90 includes aplurality of switches commonly utilized to open and close hydraulicvalves fluidly connected to the cylinders. Since control units 90 arecommonly utilized no further explanation is required.

[0076]FIGS. 20 through 27 illustrate the usage of a rear ramp structureattached to the rear of the frame 20 adjacent to the rear door 50. Therear ramp structure is comprised of a rear frame 54 pivotally attachedto the frame 20 pivoting along a horizontal plane. As best illustratedin FIG. 22, only one side of the rear frame 54 is pivotally attached tothe frame 20. A rear frame cylinder 56 is attached between the frame 20and the rear frame 54 for extending and contracting the rear frame 54with respect to the rear portion of the frame 20. The rear frame 54 hasa rear floor and a pair of opposing rear sidewalls 53 that guide theanimals from and to the rear door 50 as best illustrated in FIGS. 20 and21 of the drawings.

[0077] As shown in FIGS. 25 through 27 of the drawings, the rear floor51 preferably is declined from the frame 20 in a rearward manner. Therear floor 51 preferably includes a gripping material or structure forassisting animals during their travel upon the rear floor.

[0078] As shown in FIGS. 20 through 27 of the drawings, a rear rampframe 58 is pivotally attached to a distal end of the rear frame 54 andis pivotal along a vertical plane. A rear ramp 55 and a pair of opposingrear ramp sidewalls 59 are attached to the rear ramp frame 58 forguiding the animals. A rear floor cylinder 57 is connected between therear frame 54 and the rear ramp frame 58 for pivoting the rear rampframe 58 with respect to the rear frame 54 as best illustrated in FIG.26 of the drawings.

[0079] As shown in FIG. 20 of the drawings, a rear control unit 49 ispositioned upon the rear ramp frame 58 which allows for the controllingof the rear ramp structure. Using the rear control unit 49 or the maincontrol unit 90, the user is able to control the pressurized fluid tothe rear frame cylinder 56 and the rear floor cylinder 57. When theoperator desires to load or unload animals through the rear door 50 ontoa ground level surface, the operator manipulates the rear control unit49 such that the rear frame cylinder 56 forces the rear frame 54outwardly so as to extend substantially rearwardly and substantiallysurrounding the rear door 50 as shown in FIG. 21 of the drawings. Theuser then manipulates the rear control unit 49 to cause the rear floorcylinder 57 to pivot the rear ramp frame 58 outwardly from the rearframe 54 as shown in FIGS. 20 and 25 of the drawings. As bestillustrated in FIG. 25 of the drawings, the rear floor 51 and the rearramp 55 preferably form a substantially continuous surface for theanimals to walk upon.

[0080] In use, the user positions the side of the animal transportingsystem adjacent a feedlot pen or other animal holding area. The userthen actuates the control unit 90 so that the first doors 70 aremanipulated inwardly toward one another as shown in FIGS. 12 through 14of the drawings. As best shown in FIG. 7 of the drawings, once the firstdoors 70 are fully extended outwardly with respect to the frame 20 theramp 30 is then extended outwardly along a horizontal plane with thedistal end of the first portion 32 extending a distance above and beyonda feed bunk 14 and/or fence 16. The guide pins 35 attached to thevertically oriented second portion 34 of the ramp 30 pass through theslots 78 within the engaging rails 76 so that the guide pins 35 areproperly positioned within the engaging rails 76. When the pair of firstdoors 70 are fully extended, the first portion 32 is completely enclosedwith the second portion 34 and third portion 36 blocking the frontportion of the opening from the frame 20. After the first portion 32 ofthe ramp 30 is fully extended, the second portion 34 is pivotedoutwardly simultaneously having the guide pins 35 slidably extend withinthe engaging rails 76 and simultaneously pivot the second doors 72 withrespect to the first doors 70 as shown in FIG. 15 of the drawings. Whenthe second portion 34 of the ramp 30 is substantially horizontal, thespring 80 begins to force the third portion 36 outwardly from within thesecond portion 34 of the ramp 30. When the second portion 34 of the ramp30 is inclined downwardly, the third portion 36 is extended outwardlyfrom the second portion 34 until the distal end of the third portion 36is in engagement with the ground surface as shown in FIG. 17 of thedrawings. The second doors 72 completely surround the second portion 34and a portion of the third portion 36 of the ramp 30 as shown in FIGS.17 and 18 of the drawings. The individual then may load or unloadanimals into the animal transporting system 10 as desired. Duringloading or unloading, the animals are guided by the inner doors 60 andinner partitions 60 to the desired location depending upon the positionof the inner doors 60. When the individual is finished, the aboveprocess is simply reversed until the ramp 30 is returned into the frame20 and the doors 70, 72 are adjacent the side of the frame 20 as shownin FIG. 1 of the drawings.

[0081] As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operationof the present invention, the same should be apparent from the abovedescription. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the mannerof usage and operation will be provided.

[0082] With respect to the above description then, it is to be realizedthat the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of theinvention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form,function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed to bewithin the expertise of those skilled in the art, and all equivalentstructural variations and relationships to those illustrated in thedrawings and described in the specification are intended to beencompassed by the present invention.

[0083] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only ofthe principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modificationsand changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is notdesired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operationshown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications andequivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of theinvention.

I claim:
 1. An animal transporting system for loading, transporting andunloading one or more animals, comprising: a frame attached to avehicle, wherein an interior portion of said frame is capable ofreceiving at least one animal; an opening within said frame; a rampextendably positioned within said opening and said frame; a rear openingwithin said frame; a rear ramp structure extendably attached to saidframe; an extending/retracting structure for extending and retractingsaid ramp with respect to said frame.
 2. The animal transporting systemof claim 1, wherein said ramp is comprised of: a first portion slidablypositioned within said frame, wherein said first portion has ahorizontal movement; and a second portion pivotally attached to a distalportion of said first portion.
 3. The animal transporting system ofclaim 2, wherein said ramp further includes a third portion slidablypositioned within said second portion.
 4. The animal transporting systemof claim 3, including a spring attached between said second portion andsaid third portion.
 5. The animal transporting system of claim 1,wherein said extending/retracting structure is comprised of at least onefirst actuator.
 6. The animal transporting system of claim 2, whereinsaid extending/retracting structure further includes at least one secondactuator connected between said first portion and said second portionfor pivoting said second portion with respect to said first portion. 7.The animal transporting system of claim 1, wherein said frame includesat least one door and a plurality of inner partitions and inner doors,wherein said plurality of inner doors are mechanically movable withhydraulic cylinders.
 8. The animal transporting system of claim 7,including at least one actuator connected to said door and said at leastone door.
 9. The animal transporting system of claim 1, including acontrol unit for controlling said extending/retracting structure. 10.The animal transporting system of claim 9, wherein said control unitautomatically controls all functions of extending and retracting saidramp with respect to said frame.
 11. An animal transporting system forloading, transporting and unloading one or more animals, comprising: aframe attached to a vehicle, wherein an interior portion of said frameis capable of receiving at least one animal; an opening within saidframe; a ramp extendably positioned within said opening and said frame;a rear opening within said frame; a rear ramp structure extendablyattached to said frame, wherein said rear ramp structure comprises: arear frame having a pair of rear sidewalls and a rear floor pivotallyattached to said frame, wherein said rear frame is movable along ahorizontal plane; a rear frame actuator connected between said frame andsaid rear frame for actuating pivoting of said rear frame; a rear rampframe having a pair of rear ramp sidewalls and a rear ramp floorpivotally attached to said rear frame, wherein said rear ramp frame ismovable along a vertical plane; and a rear floor actuator connectedbetween said rear frame and said rear ramp frame for actuating pivotingof said rear ramp frame; an extending/retracting structure for extendingand retracting said ramp with respect to said frame.
 12. The animaltransporting system of claim 11, wherein said ramp is comprised of: afirst portion slidably positioned within said frame, wherein said firstportion has a horizontal movement; and a second portion pivotallyattached to a distal portion of said first portion.
 13. The animaltransporting system of claim 12, wherein said ramp further includes athird portion slidably positioned within said second portion.
 14. Theanimal transporting system of claim 13, including a spring attachedbetween said second portion and said third portion.
 15. The animaltransporting system of claim 11, wherein said extending/retractingstructure is comprised of at least one first actuator.
 16. The animaltransporting system of claim 12, wherein said extending/retractingstructure further includes at least one second actuator connectedbetween said first portion and said second portion for pivoting saidsecond portion with respect to said first portion.
 17. The animaltransporting system of claim 11, wherein said frame includes at leastone door and a plurality of inner partitions and inner doors, whereinsaid plurality of inner doors are mechanically movable with hydrauliccylinders.
 18. The animal transporting system of claim 17, including atleast one actuator connected to said door and said at least one door.19. The animal transporting system of claim 11, including a main controlunit for controlling said extending/retracting structure, and a rearcontrol unit for controlling said rear frame actuator and said rearfloor actuator.
 20. The animal transporting system of claim 19, whereinsaid control unit automatically controls all functions of extending andretracting said ramp and said rear ramp structure with respect to saidframe.